An event to commemorate Armed Forces Day, a national celebration of the UK's Armed Forces - past, present and future - will be held in Carlisle’s city centre pedestrianised area on Saturday, 27 June.
Organised by Cumberland Council, with the support of local armed forces organisations, it will be held between 10am and 4pm in Carlisle city centre.
Organisations represented will include: the Cumbria Museum of Military Life, Lancs Association Branch, Cumbria Army Cadet Force, Cumbria Police, Age UK North Cumbria, Carlisle Sea Cadets, RAF Air Cadets, Solway Aviation Society, Royal British Legion, Armed Forces Careers Office Carlisle, SSAFA Cumbria branch, Carlisle United Sports Trust, RAF Spadeadam, The RAF Association, The Military Vehicle Trust and Cumberland Council.
The Armed Forces Day programme will include live music provided by the Border Concert Band.
The event will also include a drill competition between the Army Cadets and the Royal Air Force Cadets, offering a chance to see both services on display.
The Chair of Cumberland Council, Councillor Andy Semple will also speak about the council’s commitment to the Armed Forces.
An Armed Forces flag will be flown from the Old Town Hall from 12noon on Monday 22 June.
Armed Forces Week will conclude with the flag-lowering ceremony on Saturday 27 June from 3pm. Attendees will include: the Chair of Cumberland Council, Councillor Andy Semple; the Mayor of Carlisle, Anne Glendinning, together with the Lord Lieutenant’s representative; and the President of the Royal British Legion (Carlisle & Stanwix Branch).
Check local parish council and town council listings online and on social media for updates on events.
For further information about Armed Forces Day visit www.armedforcesday.org.uk